Associate QA

Panda International; Breda; On-site; EUR 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

Panda International in Breda operates a site focused on labeling, assembly, storage and worldwide distribution of medicines. The Associate QA will join the Incoming Quality Assurance team, focusing on sampling, inspection, review and release of incoming materials before they are used in packaging operations.

The role requires collaboration within quality processes, attention to detail and strong English communication to ensure compliance and timely release of components for global distribution.

Qualifications

• Requires 3+ years in Quality Assurance/Quality Control in pharma or related field.
• GMP and GDP knowledge with ability to interpret requirements in routine situations.
• Fluent in English, both verbal and written.

Responsibilities

• Inspect and release incoming materials for labelling and packaging.
• Perform sampling, inspection, review, and release of components.
• Collect data and coordinate with internal stakeholders or suppliers to resolve issues.
• Conduct damage inspections of received components when necessary.
• Provide QA oversight of the incoming component receiving process.

Skills

GMP

GDP

English

ERP SAP

Communication

Attention to detail

Team player

Escalation

Education

Life Sciences degree (BSc/MSc)

Tools

SAP

Job description

The Breda site is responsible for the labelling, assembly, storage, and distribution of medicines to countries worldwide. Every day, more than 1,000 people representing 38 different nationalities contribute to supply chain processes, manufacturing, marketing and sales activities, as well as clinical research into new medicines.

As a Associate QA, you will be part of the Incoming Quality Assurance team, with primary responsibility for the sampling, inspection, review, and release of incoming materials before they are used in labelling and packaging operations.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that all incoming materials meet established procedural requirements for release, maintaining high standards of Quality and Compliance.
• Perform sampling, inspection, review, and release of incoming materials, including printed and non-printed packaging components.
• Collect relevant data and initiate follow-up with internal stakeholders and/or suppliers to identify and resolve issues.
• Perform additional sampling and inspection of components as required.
• Conduct damage inspections of received components when necessary.
• Provide QA oversight of the incoming component receiving process.

Qualifications

The CW Associate QA professional we are looking for is a collaborative, detail-oriented individual who can work effectively within established quality processes and procedures.

• MBO, Bachelor’s, or Master’s degree in Life Sciences or a related field, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Typically, three or more years of relevant Quality Assurance or Quality Control experience.
• Good knowledge of Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) and/or Good Distribution Practice (GDP), with the ability to interpret and apply requirements primarily in routine situations.
• Fluent in English, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to complete work in accordance with established procedures, standards, and practices.
• Ability to identify potential roadblocks to task completion and effectively escalat?
• Comfortable working with digital systems, including ERP systems such as SAP.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively across different levels and functions, both within and outside of Quality.
• Strong attention to detail and good written communication skills.
• A collaborative team player who works constructively with others to achieve effective solutions.